Sullivan County, incorporated on July 5, 1827, is located in the west central area of New Hampshire between Vermont and the Sunapee region of NH. With its County seat in Newport and County complex in Unity, Sullivan County covers an area of 528 square miles and is home to 14 towns (Acworth, Charlestown, Cornish, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Langdon, Lempster, Newport, Plainfield, Springfield, Sunapee, Unity, Washington) and the City of Claremont. The County’s population is approximately 44,000.
With convenient access to Interstates 89 and 91,the County seat in Newport is approximately 45 minutes northwest of the state capital of Concord, NH; approximately 45 minutes north of the City of Keene; and approximately 45 minutes south of Lebanon, Hanover (home of Dartmouth College), and the Upper Connecticut River Valley of NH/VT. The communities in Sullivan County are host to numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, including hunting, hiking, boating, golfing, farming, etc., as well as ample shopping and dining opportunities.
Additional information about Sullivan County can be found on the website: http://sullivancountynh.gov/.

DescriptionATTENTION LNAs...would you like an opportunity to work for one of the US News and World Report's Top Rated Nursing Homes in NH for 2017-18?? Sullivan County Health Care is looking for top notch candidates to join our team. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay rates, 10 PAID HOLIDAYS, an awesome retirement package and much, much more. Please contact Melissa @603-542-9511 ext 290 to schedule an interview or complete an application @ http://www.sullivancountynh.gov/index.php?n=human_resources_sullivan_county_job_postingsWe look forward to having you join our award winning team that works hard to uphold our motto. "ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, WE MAKE LIFE BETTER".

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Do you love working with a geriatric population? Or would you like to try working with a geriatric population? You will have the opportunity to work in memory care, rehabilitative care or long term care in a facility which is committed to caring for our residents in a home like atmosphere.

Sullivan County Health Care is a 156 bed skilled nursing facility located in a beautiful rural New Hampshire setting, where patient care is our number one priority.

We have flexible scheduling including eight, twelve or sixteen hour shifts. We have a weekend stipend program which pays six hours of bonus pay per weekend.

We have shift differentials up to 20% on the weekends, one dollar per hour for evenings, one dollar and fifteen cents for overnight shifts.

We offer LNA, LMNA, IV Certification, CPR and continuing education classes at no cost to employees.

Join us at Sullivan County Health Care!

Job Description:

Delivers basic nursing and restorative care within the facilities policies and procedures, under the supervision of LPNs and RNs.

Provide assistance to residents for ambulation and movement including range of motion, turning, positioning, supporting or transferring; and assist residents with nutrition and bodily waste including feeding, hydration, toileting, bowel/bladder training, input and output and caloric counts.

Provide environmental and personal safety to residents involving adaptive devices and special clothing; accept responsibility for monitoring, application, and release of restraints according to policies and procedures; and provide comfort, rest, and activity, including privacy, physical and occupational skills for the resident.

Secure a safe environment for staff and residents by reacting to emergency situations per facility policy such as fire drills, redirecting wandering/confused residents, and resident falls; and ensure resident safety at all times and protect the rights of all residents at all times.

Obtain adequate knowledge of Resident Care Plans in order to provide basic nursing care; comply with established nursing standards and policies and procedures of the nursing department and the facility; and maintain resident confidentiality and privacy.

Record and report intake and output when directed by a Licensed Nurse; perform charting duties and documents use/monitoring of restraints; report abnormalities in resident behavior or bodily function.

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SkillsA candidate for this position should be a high school graduate or equivalent; have successfully completed a Nursing Assistant Training Course certified by the State of New Hampshire, and have a current New Hampshire LNA License without restrictions or sanctions of any kind.

A candidate for this position should have a knowledge of geriatric care, and relevant clinical training; the ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations; have good organizational skills and basic computer skills, and be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.